by Sarah Lazin | Mar 3, 2016 | Local, News
Homeless campers in Victoria were officially evicted from their tent settlement behind the courthouse as of Thursday, Feb. 25. But days later, Super InTent City is still standing, with no indication that more than a couple of campers have left. Residents of Victoria’s...
by Sarah Lazin | Mar 3, 2016 | Campus, News
How do coral reef food webs impact conservation efforts? Who are the brave new wordsmiths guiding the future of Canadian literature? And what is the social power of video games? From Mar. 7–12, IdeaFest will attempt to address these questions, among many, many more....
by Sarah Lazin | Feb 18, 2016 | Op-eds, Opinions
As the Zika virus rampages through the Americas, the debate surrounding abortion has never been more relevant. The virus spreads from a pregnant woman to her fetus, and is linked to causing a serious birth defect called microcephaly (babies are born with...
by Sarah Lazin | Feb 4, 2016 | Local, News
“We’re stretching our arms open to welcome as many people as possible.” On Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Victoria Sexual Assault Clinic opens its doors to the public. The clinic is an offshoot of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), designed to house services and...
by Sarah Lazin | Jan 21, 2016 | Local, News
On Monday, Jan. 11, residents of the Victoria tent city — now known as Super InTent City — held a news conference in response to the government’s advisory stating that they find alternative shelter. Less than a week after the news conference took place, the City...